Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Obedient
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The most appropriate antonym of the given word obedient is resistant.
- Obedient means "following orders or commands without question or hesitation."
- Resistant means "not easily persuaded or influenced; opposing or refusing to comply."
The other words do not have the same meaning as obedient, so they are not its antonyms.
- Compliant means "willing to obey or comply."
- Submissive means "ready to obey or yield to others."
- Cheery means "cheerful and optimistic."